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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Happy (American) Thanksgiving, everyone! Check out what two AMAZING librarians just sent my way (MASSIVE thank you to Mary and Steph)!!! A 3D sculpt of Chip, Fergus, and Bloop, as well as a Kohl's Cares Elmore Plushie/book combos (because no Kohls up here).

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

How cool is THIS?! Elmore the Christmas Moose has been selected for the Kohl's Cares program! For $9.99 you can get this amazing Elmore plushie and a small sized copy of the first Elmore book! It's amazing! Plus, 100% of the net profits go to support children's initiatives world wide.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

It's a School Library Journal star for ELMORE AND THE BIG CHRISTMAS RESCUE written by Dev Petty (@devpetty.bsky.social) and illustrated by Mike Boldt (@mikeboldt.bsky.social)! 🌟 “Recommended for story hours revolving around Christmas.” 🌟 Read the full review here @jenrofe.bsky.social

“Recommended for story hours revolving around Christmas.” - School Library Journal starred review

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Cantaloupe and HoneyDo wishing everyone a safe Halloween!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Elmore and the Big Christmas Rescue is OUT today folks! Written by the hilarious @devpetty.bsky.social My huge thanks to the amazing team at @randomhousekids.bsky.social for the opportunity to work with this amazing team again! Can't wait for you all to get the chance to read it.

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

A bit of foreign version good news to share… Elmore (and the soon too be released followup) are headed to Romania, while my man. Chip is off to France! Bon voyage you guys!

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Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We are pleased as punch to welcome back author and illustrator extraordinaire, @mikeboldt.bsky.social who will be sharing Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles. Meet Mike at the Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Super excited and grateful to be returning to the @bigfootbookfest.bsky.social on Sat, Oct 11th from 10am-4pm at the Redmond & Senior Community Center! This year I'll be bringing @devpetty.bsky.social's 3rd Chip the Dog book (Illus. by myself) DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES!

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MrsPowellsBooks @mrspowellsbooks.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Book joy arrived, at the perfect time! DON’T LOSE MR CUDDLES by @devpetty.bsky.social & @mikeboldt.bsky.social New life lessons from Chip will help us celebrate the end of the school year (rather than simply survive). My lunch bunch will be so excited! We needed this happiness infusion! #kidlit

The cover of the picture book “Don’t Lose Mr Cuddles (Life Lessons from Chip the Dog.) It depicts a brown and white dog protectively holding a purple stuffed bunny.

Dev Perry’s book inscription along with two Chip the dog stickers.

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

the new Chip book, by @devpetty.bsky.social and myself, is one of Amazon's Best Children's Books of the month! WOOT WOOT!

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For the Love of Missy @missybbbobtail.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Missy gives it RAVE reviews. Absolutely loved it —especially the ending!

Missy enjoying “Don’t Lose Me. Cuddles.” She can’t wait to share it with her human and for siblings! She gives it two paws up and then some. Just delightful.

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Howdy folks! I'll be reading and signing books at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma this Saturday 5/24 at 2pm! Come have a few laughs, say hi, grab a sticker...you know the drill. See you there! www.copperfieldsbooks.com/event/dev-pe... @randomhousekids.bsky.social @mikeboldt.bsky.social

cover image of Dev Petty's latest book Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles depicting Chip the dog holding his purple friend with a light yellow spotlight behind him on a dark teal background. image by Mike Boldt.

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Andrea Brown Literary Agency @andreabrownlit.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

It's an SLJ star for DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES by @devpetty.bsky.social and Mike Boldt 🌟 "Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view." 🌟 Read the full review here

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

GIVEAWAY! Troy & Abed wish you a fine #caturday and want you to enter to win a signed copy of DON'T LOSE MR. CUDDLES (Life Lessons From Chip the Dog) An Amazon Editor's Pick A JLG Selection ★ "...Chip the dog shares the wonders of doghood and the importance of having a special someone." SLJ

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Thank you to @slj.com for the STARRED REVIEW of DON'T LOSE MR CUDDLES, by @devpetty.bsky.social and myself. You can read the entire review here: www.slj.com/review/dont-...

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

It's a book birthday for Don't Lose Mr. Cuddles! The latest Chip book from me and the amazing @mikeboldt.bsky.social A Junior Library Guild Selection An Amazon Best of the Month ★ "Readers will relish the doggone humor and joyous artwork with a canine point-of-view."—School Library Journal

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

DON'T LOSE MR CUDDLES, the 3rd installment of Chip's life lessons, is OUT TODAY! @devpetty.bsky.social may be the funniest person I know. You can check it out at your local bookstore or library!

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Stephanie Affinito @affinitolit.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

On this episode of the KidLit Love podcast, I’m talking with Mike Boldt about his new picture book: CANtaloupe and HoneyDO Bake a Cake. Come listen! @mikeboldt.bsky.social www.alitlife.com/2025/04/10/a...

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Had an amazing week in Oklahoma visiting the amazing. Students of Jenks Northwest and Southeast schools! Thank you for having me out!!!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Proofs just arrived from @devpetty.bsky.social and my second ELMORE MOOSE book! They turned out so great. Also, Dev is a genius.

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Penguin School & Library @penguinschoollib.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

February couldn't end without us celebrating some additional picture books this month has brought us (Spreading #BookBirthday love)! Swipe for character and animal driven books that your students and patrons are sure to love. (2/2) @mikeboldt.bsky.social

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CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDO BAKE A CAKE by Mike Boldt book cover and description image

BRAVE BUZZY BEE by Rima Fakih Slaiby and Theresa Alhavek and illustrated by Angela Li picture book cover and description image

LITTLE FREDDIE TWO PANTS by Drew Daywalt and illustrated by Lucy Ruth Cummins picture book cover and description image

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Jacquelyn Gill @jacquelyngill.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

BAKE A CAKE is Out TODAY! Book 2 of my CAN DO book series is now available! Check it out and see what they (and YOU) CAN DO! Available where books are found!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

The wait is almost over!!! Can Do Book 2 is out next week!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Get your measuring spoons and mixing bowls out! The next book in my CAN DO Book series is out in 2 WEEKS!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Such a charming series coming soon from my good (and talented) friend, James Burks!

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James Burks @jamesburks.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Cover reveal. Happy to share the cover for my new graphic novel series—Boxtales! The first volume hits bookstores on Sept. 16, 2025. Click the link to read a sample and see the cover.

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Box Tales: Grow, Strawberries, Grow!

By veteran young reader graphic novel creator James Burkes comes, Box Tales, a trilogy of fun, charming, and how-to stories following the curious and spunky ...

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Laura Lavoie @llavoieauthor.bsky.social · 16/01/2025

Hooray!! It's a fun bunny book from me, @mikeboldt.bsky.social and the good folks at Viking! This rhyming story is about a little bunny with some very big feelings 🐰 Can't wait for you to read it in 2026!

Deal announcement for Breathe Bunny Breathe written by Laura Lavoie and illustrated by Mike Boldt.

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

I received a box of random tea flavours from my wife. This morning was Spicy Chili Chocolate, AKA: a horrible trick.

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sitforaspell.bsky.social @sitforaspell.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Read BAD DOG by @mikeboldt.bsky.social to my 4 year olds and we decided while the cat made a bad dog, she was still a good cat. They loved the story!

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

What a fun tote bag to go with Elmore the Christmas Moose, @devpetty.bsky.social and @mikeboldt.bsky.social!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Hey #YEG folks! I'll be at Audreys Books starting at 2pm THIS Saturday, November the 27th at 2pm, signing for my latest with @devpetty.bsky.social, ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE! Swing by and say "hi" and pick up a personalized gift for someone!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Unfortunately, due to the snowfall warning for #YYC, I have had to cancel my book signing tomorrow at Owl's Nest Books. Super disappointing. Was really looking forward to seeing everyone again and signing some copies of ELMORE. Stay safe out there everyone!

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Hey #YYC folks! I'll be at the amazing Owl's Nest Books THIS Saturday for a festive signing of ELMORE the CHRISTMAS MOOSE (written by the one and only @devpetty.bsky.social and illustrated by myself)! Stop by between 1-3pm to say "hi" and if you'd like a signed copy to slide under the tree.

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Let's do a giveaway,! ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE (art by @mikeboldt.bsky.social) makes a fantastic gift! I'm giving away 3 signed copies, one with this handsome plush Elmore bookmark. Follow & share by 11/23, bonus entry if you comment with a weird and wonderful Xmas anecdote. #kidlit

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Dev Petty @devpetty.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Awesome gift idea? Yes! There is an Elmore plush which goes with ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE- my latest book with @mikeboldt.bsky.social which Kirkus says is: "A delightful Christmas tale that has it all—holiday cheer, joy, and a most persistent moose." It really is sweet and weird and fun.

An image of the picture book Elmore the Christmas Moose, by Dev Petty, and the plush of the character, Elmore, next to the book.

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Looking for a earnest and sweet book this holiday? My new one with @devpetty.bsky.social fits the bill according to the reviews! Thank you, Kirkus!

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ELMORE THE CHRISTMAS MOOSE | Kirkus Reviews

Santa tells readers about an unusual Christmas.

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Mike Boldt @mikeboldt.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

Hey Bluesky. Is this somewhere over the rainbow?

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